A few of us in the office are in the process of moving. In an attempt to simply the process, we are going to try to out a few simple ideas:
1. One place for information. Keep all important names, numbers, dates, paperwork & costs in one place – It can be a moleskin, some sort of online tool, or even a baggie (a la the Designer’s Pouch).
2. Division of labor. If possible, give full responsibility for certain tasks to other people. One person schedules the movers, another transfers the utilities, and so on.
3. Seek advice. There are lots of great resources online with lists of all of the steps to take & things to remember. See our list below.
4. Put tasks on a timeline. After collecting a list of all the things to do, create a timeline by starting with the move date & working backward. Having a list of things to get done each week or each day should help cut down on the stress of moving.
Can a simple move simplify your life? You betcha.
Resources
About.com Moving and Relocation Advice
it might be love Moving Tips for Couples
The Moving Planner Blog Long Distance Moving
This Ain’t New York Works for Me: Moving Tips
Authorized Movers Moving Tips [includes a great weekly timeline]
US Postal Service Change of Address Form
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Thanks for the post. It’s amazing what a little planning can do to help simplify things. A quick note to your readers, especially those who are or will be moving. Try a company like Door to Door Moving and Storage, http://www.doortodoor.com for moving. Moving pods make moving pretty easy and painless.
A company that I used recently that I was really impressed with was Wheaton World Wide. Their site is very helpful as you work your way through the moving process. Their is a cost estimator on the site and the planning calendar is great so you don’t get behind on packing and getting ready.
Great article with great resources and tips! Another piece of advice I would offer, if you are doing a majority of the moving on your own, is investing in a lifting cart for heavy furniture. This way you prevent injuries and make the move much easier. I recently moved and having a lifting cart helped a lot. I got my lifting cart from a company called Cart Guy. I strongly suggest looking into this if you are planning to make a tedious move with heavy furniture.